Hector Luis Garcia Ready For Challenge Of Gervonta Davis

WBA super featherweight champion Hector Luis Garcia is ready for Saturday night.

The unbeaten fighter will challenge Gervonta Davis for his WBA lightweight title live on Showtime pay-per-view. The event takes place from Washington, D.C. and is a Premier Boxing Champions event.

“Training camp for this fight has been something special as I’ve been taking all my strength and conditioning to another level,” he said. “I’m running in high elevation, getting the proper sparring and everything has come together perfectly. I’ve had plenty of time to prepare for Gervonta Davis, so I’ll be the best version of myself on fight night.

“Bob Santos, my head trainer, is not only a masterful strategist, but he’s also controlling my diet, so my body is feeling great, and my weight is on point. The team I have around me right now is the best one I’ve had in my whole career.”

A 2016 Olympian for his native Dominican Republic, Garcia (16-0, 10 KOs) burst onto the scene in 2022 with a triumph over Chris Colbert that many recognized as boxing’s Upset of the Year.

“A victory against ‘Tank’ will solidify me as one of the best fighters in the world. I already believe that in my own mind, but the world will realize how good I am after this fight,” he said. “I didn’t get here by myself. I want to thank my team for all their support. Getting this fight has changed my life forever, but winning it will do wonders for everyone on my team.”

The 31-year-old followed that up with a dominating decision victory over Roger Gutierrez to capture the 130-pound title in August, making him a top contender for 2022 Fighter of the Year.